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To: Authors of "Change the World! Decide Whether We Should Show Up!"
Introduction
This petition is in response to the communication, purportedly from a
benevolent extra-terrestrial group, titled "Change the World! Decide
Whether We Should Show Up!". Please read their message before reading
the petition or signing it. The message can be found online at:http://www.geocities.com/changetheworld_now/Changetheworld1.htm
Dr. Michael Salla at www.exopolitics.org has provided an analysis of the authenticity of the message here:
http://www.exopolitics.org/Exo-Comment-7.htm
He runs a discussion forum for those interested in the general topic of preparing for contact here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prepare4contact/
Petition
We Are Ready to Change the World
While we, "individuals without distinction", as you put it, cannot
be certain that your message is a sincere attempt initiate first
contact, nonetheless we feel it is prudent to respond with our
aspirations for such an encounter.The forthright picture that you paint of us lets us know that you
value honesty above superficial pleasantries even in an introduction.
For us as well, honesty has proven to be a key in building close
relationships.As you point out, our experience on this planet demonstrates that
the contact of a human society with a larger collective can be
difficult. We understand that, in this situation, we are in the role of
Pacific Islanders on the eve of Discovery. Great ships of the foreign
powers wait offshore, out of visual range. Even though the ships are
invisible, our seers have advised us that the ships are out there,
waiting. So it is time to consider our options. With respect to
malevolent foreign powers, the strategic options are limited to either
resistance or capitulation. Resistance in the face of overwhelming
technological superiority is ultimately a futile exercise in
self-mortification. Yet capitulation could entail a long process of
colonial occupation and exploitation. While this might be in the
perceived interests of certain elites, for the people in general, it is
a disaster.But what if one of the foreign powers is benevolent? As we see it,
your proposal presents us with the possibility of a third option,
namely, to establish a partnership with a foreign power that has our
best interests at heart. In this way, even though we might lack the
military capability to defend ourselves, any power that would threaten
us would also be taking on our friends, and so therefore would be
restrained. Since our prospects under this option are far preferable to
those under the other two scenarios, we wish to explore the opportunity
you have offered.How can we be sure of your good intents? The simple truth is that
we cannot know at first. We can build trust only through working
together successfully toward shared goals. As we understand your offer,
you will give us new information regarding science, technology,
medicine, personal empowerment, energy and consciousness. With these
tools, it is our responsibility to build the world we desire. To us,
this seems to be an ideal method to build self-confidence and
accelerate our progress toward the "technical and spiritual maturity"
we need for productive interplanetary relations. The terms of your
offer in and of themselves give us confidence that you have our long
term interests in mind.What can we offer in return? We can envisage a time in which the
human experience can be brought to bear to resolve contentious issues
in many places in the galaxy. On this planet, South Africa is a country
that has overcome a violent history and has reconciled diverse
antagonistic communities, so much so that it is now a model of
successful peacemaking and healing for the rest of our planet. We would
like to be able to offer what we have learned on Earth to assist in
resolving conflicts occurring in other places.What is the best way to proceed? While, no doubt, many humans will
be eager to immediately explore the full spectrum of opportunities
afforded by contact, we appreciate the wisdom of waiting until after we
have absorbed the initial shock. And, to be truthful, we would like to
postpone any binding interplanetary agreements until we are confident
we understand your values and goals, and we have had the opportunity to
demonstrate the unique offerings that we have to contribute to
interplanetary society.Therefore, we suggest a seven year period during which we can
learn about you and the larger Federation of which you are a part; and
so you can learn more about us, and our unique talents. During this
time, we can develop a coherent planetary voice and new institutions
suited to the task of conducting interplanetary affairs. At the end of
the transition period, a properly constituted authority can enter into
formal agreements that we consider would best serve our collective
interests.Are you right about the presence of a "third party" of ETs? After
we meet you, we will be in a position to consider your allegations of
misconduct on the part of "third party" ETs or humans acting in
collaboration with them. Certainly we are already aware that some
humans in positions of power do not seem to act in the best interests
of their people. What we do not know is the cause of their choices. If,
as you allege, many in power are not free to choose their actions, we
would consider this a gross violation of their human rights. We can
offer to establish a Truth Commission that will consider any evidence
that you may like to bring forward regarding human rights abuses on,
above, or below the planet’s surface.If you do decide to go ahead and make yourselves visible, we are
sure you understand that you do so at your own risk. We are not able to
guarantee your safety and so you will have to take appropriate measures
to defend yourselves in the event of any adverse reaction on the part
of humans or other ETs. Especially at the beginning, we may have
difficulty distinguishing friend from foe, and we and our
representatives, do have the right and responsibility to defend
ourselves from actual threats.Given the difficulties you cite with our current governmental
institutions, we wish to make sure that the transition process is
conducted in an open, transparent way. In particular, we feel it vital
to include "individuals without distinction" in decision making bodies
that include our political representatives. As they do not represent
any national government, such individuals could be charged with holding
in mind the interests of humanity as a whole. Individuals with a
history of dedicated service, and a commitment to truth, peace and
justice are not hard to find. As just one example, the World Commission
on Global Consciousness and Spirituality, brings together esteemed
individuals of integrity that share a positive vision for our planet:"The Commission seeks to inspire consciousness of the wholeness of the
human family and the sacred tapestry of all life. "
http://globalspirit.orgCertain universal values, such as the aspirations for Peace,
Truth, Compassion and Justice, come naturally to humans, and we would
love to see them everywhere become more compelling than the allure of
parochial interests. We can wholeheartedly endorse such a goal as part
of this process.We appreciate your respect for the sanctity of human free will,
and the inalienable right of each individual to pursue their own
spiritual path. In the past, humans have looked to the skies for gods
or some kind of salvation. We understand that this is not part of your
offer, and that we must each continue to pursue our own individual
development. As a species and a planetary ecology, we remain
responsible for our own evolution.What do we want? Certain places on Earth are of exceptional
beauty. The island of Tahiti is an example of a place so beautiful that
visitors are content to "take only memories" and "leave only
footprints." We would like to be able to conserve the planet’s natural
environment so we can continue to enjoy the rich variety of life that
surrounds us. As well, certain places on Earth are sacred. We desire
that the Earth�s sacred landscape will remain dedicated to universal
values such as Truth, Freedom, and the quest for God.After contact, we can anticipate that we will need a new
foundation for our economy, one that reflects the system of values
current in the interplanetary economy. We can see that it is to our
advantage to be able to function autonomously within this context as
soon as we can. Of course, because of our isolated condition, we must
be technically backward by Federation standards. While we are ignorant
of what you might use as a process or medium of exchange, we know we
must offer something that you value in order to receive much of what we
will need in order to develop without undue dependency.We are quite pleased to read that you value Joy and Peace. Many
here would delight in providing just such commodities to the
Federation! With this in mind, we would like to suggest that Earth
establish an economy based on interplanetary tourism and peacemaking
rather than any extractive industry.We would like to be known as a place of Truth, Peace and Beauty.
This is the identity we feel would do the most to preserve what we love
about our precious planet, while also providing the basis for our
economic and political independence.If you are in alignment with these goals, we are on board with your proposal.
Sincerely,
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